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Dubai Shopping Festival 2008

— January 18, 2008 — Business
The Dubai Shopping Festival 2008 will be an extraordinary event in the city where everything is possible.

The Lexus Mega Raffle, one of the most extravagant raffle draws in DSF 2008, has already got visitors and residents buying tickets in huge numbers ahead of the festival opening. Organised in cooperation with Al Futtaim Group, a key sponsor of DSF and one of the leading business houses in the region, the Lexus Mega Raffle has sold a massive 13,000 tickets in just 20 days.

The Fireworks Festival, slated to be the most attractive visual treat for visitors during DSF 2008, will witness a grand start along with the festival on January 24.

Organised as part of DSF's cultural festivities, the concerts will see celebrated musicians from around the world perform to ecstatic crowds in Dubai.

First on the list of performers is a musician who needs no introduction. By far one of the most talented and popular musicians to grace a stage, Carlos Santana, the nimble-fingered guitarist who has fans across all age-groups, will perform at Dubai Festival City on February 15.

The DSF offers you more than expensive brands, you will find music, glamour and spectacular fireworks.
Trend Themes
1. Extravagant Raffle Draws - Opportunity for businesses to create unique and luxurious raffle experiences like the Lexus Mega Raffle in DSF 2008.
2. Visual Treat Fireworks - Potential for businesses to organize and showcase captivating and visually stunning fireworks displays like the Fireworks Festival in DSF 2008.
3. World-class Concerts - Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to bring renowned musicians and performers to live concerts like Carlos Santana in DSF 2008.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - Event planning industry can capitalize on creating extraordinary raffle draw experiences, captivating fireworks shows, and world-class concerts like those seen in DSF 2008.
2. Luxury Brands - Luxury brands can partner with events like DSF 2008 to offer exclusive experiences and products to visitors during raffle draws, fireworks displays, and concerts.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - Tourism and hospitality industry can leverage events like DSF 2008 to attract visitors by offering special packages and experiences during extravagant raffle draws, fireworks shows, and concerts.
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